Top 20 ETFs in 401(k)s: BrightScope

ETFs have proliferated in 401(k) plans in the past few years as more plan sponsors understand the benefits, BrightScope says.

By Danielle Andrus|September 24, 2013 at 04:00 AM

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BrightScope published its list of the top 20 exchange-traded funds based on their distribution in 401(k) plans on Tuesday.

Brooks Herman, head of data and research at BrightScope, said ETFs were becoming more common in retirement plans’ fund lineups.

“ETFs, in terms of their distribution in 401(k) plans, have increased in prevalence over the past couple of years as plan sponsors begin to better understand the benefits of including them on plan menus,” Herman said in a statement. “The presumed risks of ETFs have been moderated, and they’re now perceived as more transparent than many other instruments focused on long-term returns.”

Vanguard and iShares dominated the top 20 funds. Half of the funds on the list are from iShares, and seven are from Vanguard.

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